Alpraham & Tarporley

New teaching block unveiled at Tarporley High School

New teaching block unveiled at Tarporley High School

Tarporley High School has unveiled its major new teaching block, marking a significant milestone for the school and its community.

The new 9,900 sq ft building provides 12 new classrooms, two of which are designed for advanced digital learning, as well as accessible toilets, new storage areas and a bright, welcoming environment for teaching and learning.

January 21, 2026
New village hall play area provides boost to Alpraham and Calveley

New village hall play area provides boost to Alpraham and Calveley

A new play area and new Alpraham and Calveley Village Hall are helping to reconnect local families and bring life back to the community.

The play area, which features an adventure trail, play tower with slide, multiple swings including a basket swing, totem poles, and a tractor springer, was opened by Ward Councillor Becky Posnett.

December 2, 2025
Popular Alpraham pub set to re-open after major refurbishment

Popular Alpraham pub set to re-open after major refurbishment

Popular village pub Tollemache Arms is set to reopen in Alpraham near Nantwich after a major refurbishment.

The pub, owned by Robinsons Brewery, is due to be back open on Friday November 14th.

November 10, 2025
Fire crews tackle serious house fire in Tarporley

Fire crews tackle serious house fire in Tarporley

Fire crews across Cheshire teamed up to tackle a serious house blaze in Tarporley earlier today (October 12).

The blaze broke out at around 12.15am at a house on Townsfield Drive, Tarporley.

October 12, 2025
Village pub near Nantwich to close for winter revamp

Village pub near Nantwich to close for winter revamp

A village pub near Nantwich is to close to undergo a major revamp.

The Tollemache Arms, in Alpraham, will be closing its doors on September 13th in preparation for a full bar and restaurant refurbishment.

August 28, 2025
Man, 59, jailed for series of rural crimes around Nantwich

Man, 59, jailed for series of rural crimes around Nantwich

A 59-year-old man has been jailed after going on a burglary spree in rural Cheshire.

Andrew Winter targeted homes in villages near Nantwich and Whitchurch, including Wrenbury and Tilstone Fernall.

August 11, 2025
Fire crews tackle large out of control blaze in Tarporley

Fire crews tackle large out of control blaze in Tarporley

Fire crews battled an out of control bonfire today at a property in Tarporley.

The fire broke out in a silage pit at a property on Heaths Lane are around 2.15pm today (June 23).

June 23, 2025
Car crashes and flips onto roof on busy A51 in Alpraham

Car crashes and flips onto roof on busy A51 in Alpraham

This was the scene on the busy A51 Chester Road near Nantwich after a car careered out of control and flipped on to its roof.

The incident happened close to the junction with Long Lane in Alpraham at around 9pm last night (June 16).

June 17, 2025
Fire crews tackle car blaze in Alpraham which spreads to house

Fire crews tackle car blaze in Alpraham which spreads to house

A car fire which started on a driveway in Alpraham near Nantwich spread to a second vehicle and a nearby house.

The incident happened shortly before 11pm on Friday night (May 30) at a property on Chester Road.

June 2, 2025
History comes to life for Calveley Academy pupils on VE Day

History comes to life for Calveley Academy pupils on VE Day

Pupils and staff at Calveley Primary Academy commemorated the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a vibrant street party celebration held on the school field.

Under glorious sunshine, the school community came together to mark the historical occasion.

May 16, 2025
Village school near Nantwich nets nursery capital grant

Village school near Nantwich nets nursery capital grant

Calveley Primary Academy near Nantwich has secured funding to expand its nursery provision.

The village school is one of 300 across the UK to be approved for the school-based nursery capital grant 2024-2025.

April 3, 2025
Missing Tarporley pensioner found dead, police confirm

Missing Tarporley pensioner found dead, police confirm

A pensioner from Tarporley who went missing sparking a police search and appeal has been found dead, it was confirmed today.

Patricia Hadler, 85, was last seen on Friday (March 21) and police were increasingly concerned for her welfare.

March 24, 2025
Probe underway after fire crews battle house blaze in Tarporley

Probe underway after fire crews battle house blaze in Tarporley

Several fire crews battled a blaze at a house in Tarporley last night (March 15)

The fire started at a house on Sandstone Lane at around 10pm.

March 16, 2025